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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.04, 1,541.76 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.04, 1,541.76 and 542.44 is: 811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.04 : 1,541.76 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.04/1,541.76 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.04x = 1,541.76 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.04x = 836,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,312.29/1,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.92

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